A Texas woman who faked a stage 4 cancer diagnosis to solicit money donations on GoFundMe was sentenced to probation. Emily Joyce Hinojosa, 38, pleaded guilty to two counts of felony theft of ...

Signs of impersonation: Check to see if you’ve read the fundraiser story somewhere else before; that could indicate it’s a scam. If you have concerns about a GoFundMe campaign being genuine ...

GoFundMe is one of many platforms created with that goal in mind. The platform has grown rapidly since its inception in 2010, and with growth can sometimes come an increased risk of scams.

Grow up or shut up. The fundraising website, GoFundMe, is intended to be a way for people to raise money for the causes that matter to them most. Sometimes, the reasons are legitimate — such as ...